The Messenger The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Olney, Maryland October 2015

THANKFUL AND PRAYERFUL St. Paul writes from his heart, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now, being confident that he who began a good work in you will carry it through to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:3-6).

THANKING GOD FOR YOU As Elise and I approach our life’s transition from full time pastoral ministry, Paul’s complimentary words to his beloved members at Philippi; are our exact love sentiments to you. We thank God for our cherished Good Shepherd memories. For twelve years you have been our “faith family.” I am so thankful you entrusted me to be your pastor and shepherd. With the ministry gifts the Lord has nurtured in my life, it has been a personal grace privilege to minister Christ’s love and care at significant times in your life. You and I have shared many memorable moments, both happy and not so joyful. Yet, our God is faithful; let’s never forget Jarrett Harman’s 2010 Confirmation verse from Matthew: “I am with you always, to the very end” (28:20). Whatever occurrences we’ve experienced since 2003, you and I will always be blessed with an Immanuel God whose sustaining presence is with us.

A GOSPEL PARTNERSHIP THROUGH CHANGE So much has transpired these dozen years within our Good Shepherd family. Who remembers the 2003 Sanctuary groundbreaking and worshipping at Rosa Parks for ten months? If there is one re-occurring theme that best distinguishes my Good Shepherd pastorate is the word change. The Lord purposely brought about his many changes at Good Shepherd so we would be challenged in faith, as well as experienced anew his grace. Case in point, there was a significant pastoral leadership change when Pr. Don and Marcia Schaefer left after twenty-two blessed years. Their departure was followed by multiple changes of staff over the next several years, including the gifted ministries of three Directors of Music, the conclusion of Sr. Robie’s excellent ministry when she commenced her marvelous work at LMS and changes within our church office staff. For over ten years we were blessed with Evelyn Dunn as Church Secretary until her retirement in 2013. Today, God has gifted our Office with Mrs. Sarah McCord’s talented skills, along with Nancy Wald and Lu Otto. In 2004 the size of our Sanctuary was enlarged. And since 2007 our Sunday worship settings changed with a new hymnal. And for over a decade Good Shepherd has experienced an ongoing change of membership with new members joining and existing members relocating from the Olney community. And recall all the congregational funerals we’ve had, especially our most recent with Jarrett! Yet through all these changes the Lord has kept us together to partner in the work of ministry by making disciples for Jesus Christ.

OUR PRAYERS As the church soon begins the pastoral vacancy after October 4, Elise and I will follow St. Paul’s example with unceasing prayer, “in all my prayers for you” (v. 4), as we pray the following intentions. We are praying for Pastors Ron Friedrich and David Betzner for the Lord to bless them with a shepherd’s heart. For the Call Committee as Christ guides them with his direction, wisdom and a sustained heart. For our lay leaders to have a servant heart as each committee and board fulfills their ministry tasks. For our Shepherd’s Care Preschool Staff that Jesus blesses our Director and Teachers with a passionate teaching heart. And we are definitely praying for Good Shepherd’s next Pastor, his wife and family. That he would be a man blessed after God’s own choosing and loving heart to serve humbly and faithfully.

And above all, Elise and I are praying the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will always be a church family who will love and be loved, forgive and be forgiven, remember the lost in Christ and feed the homeless, care and be cared for by the Gospel. Thank YOU for permitting us to be among you as one who serves. We could not have asked the Lord to bless and complete our forty years of full time ministry with a better church family. To God, be the glory! “And now, to him who is able to do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us, to God be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”

Thanks to Pastor Pat and Elise

It is with sadness that the members of Good Shepherd must now say goodbye to two wonderful people who have been our friends and co-workers for Christ for a lot of years. We have shared many joys and happiness but also sadness, sickness, and loss. You were always there watching over our flock praying for us and with us. There was the excitement of a wedding, the exuberance when another child or adult was baptized, or any of the smaller but “important to us” things that happened. You have taught and guided us in your own gentle way. Please know that we will miss both of you so much. We wish you the very best in your future plans, and much happiness in your new home and living closer to your family members. Our love goes with you. Although it will be difficult to say goodbye, we look forward to celebrating our time with you on Sunday, October 4 at two special services. We pray that God will bountifully bless your next endeavors in your new location.

With love, Your Good Shepherd Family

Baptisms

Lainie Samantha Graeves Daughter of

Kyle and Staci (Berkheimer) Graeves August 30, 2015

Rosemary Leigh Baumhardt Daughter of

Cory and Maggie Baumhardt September 6, 2015

Matthew Robert Weschler Son of

Brian and Michele (Meier) Weschler September 13, 2015

Andrew Joseph Rothermel Son of

Jonathan and Lauren (Praske) Rothermel September 20, 2015

Bill McGhee who was baptized

September 23, 2015

Bible Verse to Remember

Matthew 11:29-30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

We Will Never Forget

Jarrett was born on February 29, 1996 in Takoma Park, Maryland. He liked being a leap year baby because it made his birthday special. He took great delight in saying with a twinkle in his eye that he was only 2 or 4 years old. Jarrett started school at Calvary Lutheran School in Silver Spring, MD. Most of his recess time was spent running around and around the playground, foreshadowing perhaps, his future in cross country and track and field. He started MCPS in 3rd grade and eventually graduated from Sherwood High School in 2014. While in high school, he ran cross country for three years and did track and field for four years. He took one fall season off from cross country to play football, but managed to find his way back to what he excelled at. All the years his family spent watching him jump

over fire hydrants, fences, and picnic tables finally paid off when he took up the long jump and the triple jump his senior year. Jarrett’s first job was at Rockville Ice Arena. He loved it because he got to skate and learned how to sharpen hockey skates. After a while, he got tired of skating in circles and cleaning the men’s room at the rink so he found a job at Urban Barbecue. He worked there for quite awhile but left for a job at Ledos because he wanted to be a server. Jarrett began to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and made extra money shoveling and plowing in the winter as well as working for his uncle and his father doing residential construction work. Eventually he was able to make and save enough money to start buying and selling dirt bikes. He sold two dirt bikes to afford his beloved motorcycle.

Jarrett met his girlfriend, Holly Arthur, after her family moved to Olney three years ago. It was definitely true love, as evidenced by his willingness to put on a suit for homecoming dances and a tux for prom without complaint. Holly and Jarrett spent hours just hanging out, sharing family dinners, and cheering each other on at cheer and running events. After graduating Jarrett began attending classes at Montgomery College with the goal of eventually transferring to the University of Maryland for a degree in engineering. Jarrett was always dedicated to his family and loved nothing more than camping, jet skiing, and playing basketball, racquetball, or dodge ball as a family.

MEMORIAL

A DONATION IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jarrett Harman may be given to:

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD c/o The Benevolence Fund

PO Box 280 Olney, MD 20830-0280

About People . . .

We continue to pray for: . . . God’s care for our Good Shepherd family: Bob Schaefer who is home from rehab. (Karin Wuertz-Schaefer’s husband);

Karen Ricagno recovering from rotator cuff surgery on September 10; Mark Hardcastle recovering from partial knee replacement surgery on September 21; Lynn Boyd leg injury from a recent fall; Gail Hinds, upcoming back surgery on October 16.

. . . God’s care for our relatives and friends: Joan Carter (Colette Carter’s mother); recovering from recent hip surgery, now in therapy; Sheila Kohler (mother of Dan Kohler) hospitalized with congestive heart failure; Mark Russell home and healing from brain surgery on August 5, friend of Marc Gregory; Martha Fouchard (Melissa Gregory’s mother) recovering from recent surgeries.

. . . those rejoicing and giving thanks: Birth of Charles Lawrence on September 1 to Jeannine Dunn and husband, Nicholas. Evelyn & Larry Dunn are the grateful grandparents, Birth of Shea Hollyn Baldwin born on September 20 (two months early and in neonatal care) to Jeremie and Rebecca (Schaefer) Baldwin, granddaughter of Pastor Don and Marcia Schaefer; 60th wedding anniversary of Marv & Trudy Wehking on September 16th (Janet Mullen’s parents); Baptism of Bill McGhee on September 23.

. . . moms-to-be: Kyle Escobar due in October 11; Michele Bauer (wife of Nancy Wald’s nephew) due in October 12; Pam Quinn (Matt and Gina’s daughter-in-law) due November 20; Dagney Kelsey (Kathy Randall’s niece) due in late November; Jessica Boyd (daughter-in-law of Rich & Lynn Boyd) due December 1; Brittany Kleager (Kathy Randall’s niece) due in early December; Lisa Hillhouse (daughter-in-law of Mike & Robie Hillhouse) due December 28; Valerie Parris (Colette Carter’s daughter) due January 9; Andrea (Langer) Schaefer (Bernie & Sandy Langer’s daughter) due January 29.

. . . military serving our country: John Berle stationed in Georgia (Ruth Blackburn’s grandson); Stephen Buhl (deployed to Afghanistan); Brendan Fossum assigned to

Walter Reed Hospital as he recovers from his injuries; Lt. Ashley Gebicke stationed in San Diego, CA; Husband Kent stationed in San Diego, CA. On Navy ship duty for six months; Mark Goldy Fort Carson, CO (Lois Kubu’s step grandson); Austin Ivkovich stationed at Fort Campbell, KY (Marion Ivkovich’s grandson); James Kleager Fort MacDill AFB Tampa, FL Kathy Randall’s nephew); Justin Kubu Fort Bragg, NC; Richard Daniel Kubu (Ken and Joyce Kubu’s nephew) stationed at Fort Bragg NC; Mark and David (serving in the Armed Forces); Seth Maxfield stationed in Ft. Riley, Kansas (Darlene Maxfield request); Cory Metz, stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, CO (son of former members, Charlie and Audrey Metz); JT Mrozek Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC; Jacob Seguin stationed at USMC Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA (John’s nephew); David J. Wald (Kim & Nancy Wald’s grandson) at Navy Air Station in Pensacola, FL studying Aviation Electronics; Trevor White, stationed in Okinawa (Brianna Hoffman request).

. . . those who mourn: family of Jamie Luke who died August 22 (friend of Tom Wilk); family of Herman Wiggins who died on August 24. He was a long-time friend of Ern Sheppard’s; for the Harman family as they mourn the death of their son and brother Jarrett Harman who died on September 4 in a motorcycle accident; family of Ethel Sieker who died on September 25. She was Joyce Teske’s mother.

Matthew 25 Report

The Matthew 25 grant recipients will be Our House, Women's Shelter and Bel-Pre Elementary School. If you would like to make a contribution, please make check out to

LCGS care of: Matthew 25 Grant. If you would like to enjoy the day and help shop for these items, please email Robert Wolters or Darlene Maxfield.

A coat box drop off will be in the Narthex after next weekend.

Thanks, Bob & Darlene

For the Month of October The fall session of Sunday School has begun. We begin our classes in the Narthex each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. We will again be having our annual “Bring a Friend to Sunday School Day” in October - date yet to be decided. Watch the Sunday bulletin or the Wednesday weekly Email Blast from Sarah for that date. Due to the celebration for Pastor Pat, there will be NO Sunday School on Sunday, October 4. There will be only one Worship service at 10:00 a.m. on that day. The Preschool will be having a fundraiser entitled “Display My Art” with our Sunday School doing a project for this fundraiser. You should have received an explanatory letter on September 27 about this fundraiser. If you should need another copy, please contact me. Finally about Operation Christmas Child: Please try to fill a shoebox for OCC. You will find the information forms in your church mailbox. Need a shoebox??? There are empty shoeboxes in the Family Life Wing by the three large Sunday School metal cabinets. Plastic containers of that size also work well.

Patricia Colacicco

Stewardship Campaign

This year Good Shepherd’s Stewardship Campaign will take place in November so watch for details in next month’s newsletter.

Save this Date

Hispanic Lutheran Mission Society 20th Anniversary Gala Friday, October 16, 2015

Silver Spring Civic Building The members of Good Shepherd have been invited to the special Gala to help the Hispanic Lutheran Mission Society to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Attending this Gala will not only help to support their mission and ministry but you can also enjoy a Caribbean flair buffet, Latin music and dancing, a cash bar, as well as connecting with members of other congregations. Individual tickets are available for $55.00 and there are also Sponsorship Opportunities. For individual ticket purchases, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-anniverary-gala-hispanic-lutheran-mission-society-tickets-16565348403. Checks can also be made payable to Hispanic Mission Society and mailed to: C/O Rev. Aurelio Magarino 3041 Dubarry Lane Brookeville, MD 20833

Please reference on the memo part of the check: 20th Anniversary Gala.

Please consider joining the teams of one or more of the following:

1. Ushers 2. Readers 3. Greeters

Our numbers have gone down and you are very much needed. Please call Nancy to Volunteer.

Thank You SO MUCH! 410-489-4659

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

4200 Olney-Laytonsville Road SATURDAY, November 7, 2015

8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Autumn and Holiday Decorations Hand-crafted/Hand-painted items

Country Kitchen (jams, jellies, pickles, etc.) Antique Corner Unique Jewelry

Homemade Candy and Snacks New-To-You (includes used costume jewelry & purses)

& many more items too numerous to mention! Brunch/Lunch items and Bake Sale

Start your Christmas shopping for family and

friends. Don’t forget the teacher gifts and “Thank You” gifts.

Invite your neighbors and friends.

SEE YOU AT THE BAZAAR!!

Food Gift Cards

You now have a choice of Gift cards to three of the local food stores in denominations of $100’s and $50’s ONLY - Safeway, Shoppers and Giant. Gift cards are available every Sunday in the narthex, and also during the week. All proceeds go toward the Mortgage Reduction Fund. Please help the church lower its mortgage by purchasing these cards, then using them at the grocery stores. Thank you for participating in this program.

Operation Christmas Child

Boxes Due by November 15, 2015

It is now time to begin preparing for the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We will not be having a Packing Party this

year. We did not get as many items as usual last year to put into the boxes so nearly everything we did receive was used to fill them. My suggestion is to donate a box from your household. We have a few OCC shoeboxes but plastic shoe boxes are also acceptable. The recipients can use them for many things when they are received. Bring your completed shoebox to church on Sunday, November 15. The Sunday School’s MISSION Project until the middle of November will once again be Operation Christmas Child. Literature has been handed out in everyone's mailbox. The age categories for both boys and girls are 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. As a reminder, the following are of some of the items that can be purchased for the shoeboxes: School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries). Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. Other: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food, out-of–date candy; liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

Thank you,

Pat Colacicco

OGSLY (Olney Good Shepherd

Lutheran Youth)

FINK and KIC (FaithInKubators) (Kids in Christ)

OGSLY – FINK – KIC

• October 4 – 4:00 p.m. - Service and

Reception for Pastor and Elise Carlson • October 23 – 25th - Fall Retreat for all

youth at Mountain View Bible Camp for Children, Manchester, MD

Stay tuned for Other Impromptu Events

Men’s Work Coats Needed

Good Shepherd will be collecting gently used men’s work coats for our Christmas Eve distribution in Langley Park in cooperation with Cristo Rey and Pastor Margarita. We are looking for Men’s work coats (insulated flannel hoodies, insulated vests, fleece canvas shirts, denim jackets, etc.). These coats are for the workers in the Langley Park area and they primarily do labor-related jobs (landscaping, construction, etc) so coats / jackets they can work in, hats and gloves are an extra bonus. The “Coat Drive” box will be in a large well marked box near the front door after Thanksgiving.

LCGS Care Team The LCGS Care Team was formed to help serve the needs of members during a pastoral vacancy. The Care Team is available for visits at homes, hospitals, or other places as needed. We are happy to sit with you, pray with you, talk with you, etc. We have also purchased two portable communion kits so that those who desire communion do not have to be present at church to receive the sacrament. To contact the Care Team call the church office at (301)774-9125 and let Sarah know of your need. Sarah will contact Elders who will then initiate contact with the Care Team. During non-office hours, you should contact your Elder directly who will then help initiate the process. (This is a great reason to know who your Elder is). Check the bulletin board beside of the office where all the members are listed under their Elder’s Name. If you have any questions about the LCGS Care Team feel free to ask one of the members. The members of the Care Team are:

• Barbara Gordon • Steve Gordon • Marion Ivkovich • Sandy Langer • John Maisel • Pat Maisel • David Reinhold • Karen Ricagno • Jill Ruspi • Jackie Schulten • Ann Sprague • Connie Strachan • Jim Taylor • Kathie Taylor • Tom Wilk

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12

SOCIAL MINISTRY

The Food Pantry continues to need your help.

We thank you for continuing to support Good Shepherd’s active Food Pantry. Below is a list of the things we put into the bags. Please help when you can.

Peanut butter Soup Cereal Macaroni & Cheese Spaghetti Rice

Spaghetti Sauce

Canned Meat Canned Fruit Canned Beans Tuna Canned Vegetables Jelly

Jell-O

Thank You for your generosity!

Pete and Janet Stadler

CLOTHING CENTER

Donations: If you are donating clothes, please leave them in the designated area in the Family Life Wing. PLEASE, PLEASE make sure the clothes are placed in BAGS or BOXES that are STRONG ENOUGH to withstand movement from place to place and are not too heavy for senior volunteers to lift. Thank you for your donations. The last six months of 2015 have been covered for transporting donated clothes to the IWCC. Thank you volunteers for your continued support of this very important ministry. The IWCC is located at the former Broome Middle School, 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville. Clothing should be picked up at the church during the second and third weeks of the month. The days and hours of donation drop-off are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00-4:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:00-2:00 p.m. IWCC is open year round, except for the Federal holidays. Snow policy follows that of the Federal Government. If there are any questions, please email Bill Plitt at BonandPa@verizon.net or call him at 301-774-9502. Thank you, volunteers, for transporting clothes to the IWCC.

Chase Shelter Please Help

HELP FEED THE HOMELESS! The next opportunity for Good Shepherd to provide meals to the Chase Shelter and bag lunches to the Men’s Emergency Shelter in Rockville will be on October 31, 2015. This service project requires the work of many hands, and we are appreciative of all who have contributed in the past. Your volunteer opportunities include: 1. Provide a hot casserole for the Saturday supper. NOTE: The casserole does not need to be home made; grocery store lasagna is quite fine. Please bring the casserole to the family life wing kitchen on or prior to 2 p.m. on October 31. You can bring a warm casserole on the day of delivery, or bring one to be heated prior to the date of delivery (just be sure to label it for Chase Shelter). You should prepare the casserole in a disposable dish as it will NOT be returned to you. 2. Please sign up for other supplies needed on the list; bring them prior to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and label items for Chase Shelter. These supplies include cold cuts, cheese slices, bread, drinks, fruit, snacks, brownie mix, etc. (the list of needs varies each time so be sure to check the bulletin board).

It is important to sign up because we purchase items that we do not have and this becomes costly. You can also inform Gaetan Brunetto of your intentions at the phone number and email address mentioned below. On Saturday, October 31 at 2 p.m. we will be meeting to prepare everything, make brownies, assemble lunches pack and load the items for delivery. It takes about 1-1½ hours and is usually a lot of fun. If you can participate or have any questions, please contact Gaetan Brunetto at 301-814-8001 or at AdeleBrunetto@aol.com. Students who participate are eligible to receive service hours credit for school (bring your forms with you). Your dedication to this outreach ministry is greatly appreciated. Many thanks to all who have contributed both their time and donations in the past.

C.A.R.E. (Caring and Respecting Everyone)

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(Saturday Morning LCGS Men’s Group)

• The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 a.m.

Day Trippers Upcoming Events

• Join us for a personal docent conducted tour to

the National Archives. Hear stories that give the documents meaning. Even if you have been there before, you will learn something new about our valuable treasures. The trip is scheduled for Friday October 9th leaving church at 8:45.

• Please contact Bob Wolters at

robertjwolters@gmail.com or (301-774-6169 or 301-774-3399) OR Dorothy Hughes (301-437-8906).

Game Night

Friday, October 16 - 7:15 p.m. Lynn and Mary Kay Dean’s

Home

The Game Night CARE Groups meets monthly on the third Friday. We gather for fellowship, food and fun – and play a couple of games each time. Newcomers are always welcome! If you are interested in joining us, call Andy Carpenter (301-774-8298).

You are invited to join one of these groups for both fun and fellowship.

The Good Shepherd Book Club

will meet on

Sunday, October 11, 2015 in the Family Life Wing at 6:00 p.m.

“A Fine Fix”

Written by Gale Deitch

The author is coming! The author is coming! So join us all in the family life wing to meet Gale and Trudie Fine who often finds herself in a fine fix. In her purple apron with orange polka dots she sets out to be one of the best caterers in Washington, D.C. and she ends up trying to solve a mystery. Just who did give Mr. Schwartz the brownies laced with peanuts? A killer to someone with peanut allergies! And why would someone do that? So fix yourself a Sangria, bring your favorite Santoku knife and let's dissect this book. Trudie will be there to guide our way.

The Lunch Bunch will meet next on

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:00 noon

Shepherd’s Care Children’s Center

Emily Cottone, Director 301-570-7566

Dear Members of LCGS, It is so nice to be back at school. We missed our preschoolers and are thrilled to welcome our new students. Each morning the hallway is filled with laughter and excitement. Thank you to our wonderful teachers for creating such a sweet and nurturing home away from home. We are busy making new friends, learning the rules of school, talking about ourselves and our families and most importantly - how God made each of us special and unique. The week of October 4th is Fire Safety Week and we are looking forward to a visit from the Sandy Spring Fire Department. Our field trip to Clark’s Elioak Farm is on October 23rd. We will visit the animals in the petting farm and take a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin. We encourage families to pack a lunch and stay for a picnic as a school. It is always a very fun day!

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.

NEWSLETTER The deadline for the November newsletter is Thursday, October 15. Please leave your articles in the newsletter mailbox or email to nancy.wald@olneygoodshepherd.org. Thanks! Nancy

1 - Ashleigh Cecil, Dennis Muleri 2 - Colton North 3 - Jeanne Berger 4 - Alex Predoehl, Karin Wuertz-Schaefer 7 - Jill Ruspi 9 - Melody Stone-Wald 10 - Kennen Harman 11 - Barbara Hayleck, David Reinhold 13 - Kathy Randall 14 - Brian Farrell, Shannon Farrell, and Vivienne McGhee 15 - Sam Kai-Banya, Judi Seggel 17 - Jim Taylor 19 - Bill Agresti 20 - Linda Dye 21 - Eli Reinhold, Silas Reinhold 22 - Ryan King, Jim Strachan 25 - Jack Zimmerman 28 - Sarah Mullen, Meg Rondeau

Anniversaries in October

1 - Ken & Joyce Kubu 3 - Mike & Anna Eastwood 4 - Paul & Mary Fowler 8 - Bruce & Nika Kubu 9 - Jon & Joyce Teske 11 - Ron & Cindy Miezis 15 - Robert & Karin Wuertz-Schaefer Jack & Patti Zimmerman 19 - Steve & Barbara Gordon 26 - Raymond & Rachel Vincent 30 - John & Marianne Seguin

October 2015 Schedule of Church Helpers

Date

Elders Communion Assist.

Ushers

Readers

Greeters/Sellers

Acolytes

Nursery Duty

October 4

10:00 a.m. Worship/Eucharist

4:00 p.m.

Celebration Vespers

Wor. Asst.- Janet Mullen Steve Gordon

Erik Krueger Steve Gordon Deb Harman

Wor. Asst.-Matt Quinn Andy Carpenter

Gaetan Brunetto Pat Colacicco

4 pm Rich Boyd

4 pm Don Nortrup

John Adamo Kelly Groff

G/Elena Wilson Kevin Wilson

(S/Ann Sprague)

4 pm Glenn Murphy 4 pm Ann Sprague

Clara Wiersma

4 pm Bella Lourenco 4 pm James Lourenco

Kelly Groff

October 11

8:15 a.m.

Worship/Eucharist

11:00 a.m. Worship/Eucharist

Wor. Asst.- Marc Gregory

Carol Brunetto

Mark King Sasha Miezis Sandy Langer

Bob Buran __Mike Hillhouse __

Andy Carpenter Doug Dye

Kathy Nicholson

Linda Dye Karen Ricagno

G/Marion Ivkovich Randall Fossum (S/Mark Seggel G/Alex Predoehl

Nancy Wald

Elder

Emma Baker

Sandy Langer

October 18

8:15 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Praise Worship

Wor. Asst.- Janet Mullen

Tim Leydig

Andy Carpenter Josh Fowler

Kathy Nicholson Alex Predoehl

Randall Fossum __Carl Schulten_

Paul Fowler Mark Hardcastle

Pat Colacicco

Praise Team

G/Kim Wald Nancy Wald

(S)/Elsie Stevick) G/Doug Dye Linda Dye

Elder

Mason Boyd

Pat Maisel

October 25

8:15 a.m.

Worship/Eucharist

11:00 a.m. Worship/Eucharist

Wor. Asst.-Matt Quinn

Marc Gregory

Janet Mullen

Karin Wuertz-Schaefer

Tom Wilk __Connie Strachan_

Anthony Hoffman Charlie Loehr

Connie Strachan

Sandy Langer Lu Otto

G/Charles Falck Dolores Falck

(S/Joyce Teske) G/Patrick Gregory

Karen Ricagno

Elder

Elizabeth Rajnik

Dawn McCann

If you cannot make it on your scheduled Sunday, please trade with someone or find a substitute (adults and teens alike) and notify the church office at 301-774-9125 or office@olneygoodshepherd.org of any changes. Thanks!

October 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

9:30a Bazaar Workshop 6:45p Shepherd’s Bells 8:00p Chancel Choir

9:30a Prayer Partners 8:30p A.A.

7:30a Men’s Group 9:30a Women’s Seminar 6:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

4 Pastor Pat’s Retirement 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:00a Worship

11:00a Carlson Reception 4:00p Celebration Vespers 5:30p Dinner

7:00p LifeLight 8:30p A.A.

9:20a SCCC Chapel

9:20a SCCC Chapel 5:30p Supper – Spaghetti and Meatballs 6:00p FINK Class 7:00p Ministry Team Mtgs.

9:30a Bazaar Workshop 6:00p Brownie Troop Mtg. 6:45p Shepherd’s Bells 8:00p Chancel Choir

8:45 a Day Trippers 9:30a Prayer Partners 8:30p A.A.

6:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

11 12 Columbus Day 13 14 15 Newsletter Deadline 16 17 8:15a Worship - Pr. Friedrich 9:30a FINK Class 9:30a Sunday School 11:00a Worship 4:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship 6:00p Book Club

7:00p LifeLight 8:30p A.A.

9:20a SCCC Chapel 12:00p Sr. Lunch Bunch

9:20a SCCC Chapel 5:30p Supper – Pulled Pork Sandwiches 6:00p FINK class 7:30p Bd. of Elders

9:30a Bazaar Workshop 6:45p Shepherd’s Bells 8:00p Chancel Choir

9:30a Prayer Partners 7:00p Hispanic. 20th Ann. 7:15p Game Care Group (Deans) 8:30p A.A.

7:30a Road Clean Up 5:00p Oktoberfest 6:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

18 19 20 21 22 23 Youth leave-Retreat 24 Youth Fall Retreat 8:15a Worship- Pr. Magarino 9:30a FINK Class 9:30a Sunday School 11:00a Praise Worship

4:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

7:00p LifeLight 8:30p A.A.

9:20a SCCC Chapel

9:20a SCCC Chapel 5:30p Supper – Baked Chicken 6:00p FINK class 7:00p Bd. of Trustees

9:30a Bazaar Workshop 6:00p Brownie Troop Mtg. 6:45p Shepherd’s Bells 8:00p Chancel Choir

9:30a Prayer Partners 8:30p A.A.

6:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

25 Reformation Day 26 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween 8:15a Worship 9:30a FINK

9:30a Sun. Sch. 11:00a Worship-Pr. Kampia 4:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

7:00p LifeLight 8:30p A.A.

9:20a SCCC Chapel

9:20a SCCC Chapel 5:30p Supper – Soup 5:30p SCCC Board Meeting 6:00p FINK Class

9:30a Bazaar Workshop 6:45p Shepherd’s Bells 8:00p Chancel Choir

9:30a Prayer Partners 8:30p A.A.

2:00p Chase Shelter 6:30p Rios de Agua Viva Worship

9-29-15

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 4200 Olney-Laytonsville Road

P.O. Box 280 Olney, Maryland 20832-0280

Sunday Worship Services 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School All Ages - 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

The Messenger Is published monthly by

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Olney, Maryland 20830-0280

Telephone: 301-774-9125 FAX: 301-774-9649

www.olneygoodshepherd.org

Pastor: Patrick K. Carlson

Office Secretary: Sarah McCord Newsletter Editor: Nancy Wald

The deadline for the November issue is

Thursday, October 15, 2015

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